8.1 Gender distribution

There are about 50% more females than males over the age of 60 years. This compares with the overall Australian population where there are 46 % more females than males. Females may have different needs from those of men which have not yet been studied in detail let alone met.

Source: Maurice N. Cauchi - Maltese Migrants in Australia, Malta 1990

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